Wang Chau (Yuen Long)
Kai Shan, a hill in Wang Chau
Yu Yuen, in Tung Tau Wai, Wang Chau
Wang Chau (橫洲) is an area of Yuen Long District, Hong Kong, located west of the Shan Pui River.
Long Ping Estate is a mixed public/TPS estate in Wang Chau.
Sights
Several monuments are located in Wang Chau, including:
- I Shing Temple (二聖宮), in Tung Tau Wai (東頭圍). Built in 1718, it is dedicated to Hung Shing and Che Kung.[1] It was declared a monument in June 1996.[2]
- Yu Yuen, in Tung Tau Wai, was built in 1927 as a summer villa.[3][4] It is listed as a Grade I Historic Building.
- Tin Hau Temple in Ng Uk Village (吳屋村). It was rebuilt in 1981.[5]
Transportation
Wang Chau is located between the Tin Shui Wai and Long Ping stations of the MTR.
References
- ↑ Antiquities and Monuments Office - I Shing Temple
- ↑ Environment Protection Department - List of Declared Monuments as on 1 January 1999
- ↑ Introduction to 1444 Historic Buildings, p.336
- ↑ Chan, King-lok, "A neglected heritage typology in the New Territories: the Western-Chinese eclectic style rural buildings of the early 20th century", University of Hong Kong, 2008
- ↑ Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment, p.10-6
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Coordinates: 22°27′08″N 114°01′09″E / 22.452204°N 114.019068°E
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